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Gears of War: E-Day uses SSDs to save RAM and boost performance

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Gears of War: E-Day utilizes advanced storage technology to reduce RAM requirements and improve gameplay performance. This technique, developed by The Coalition, leverages the NVMe SSD as an extension of system memory, dynamically loading complex data in real-time to stream necessary assets just in time. This approach allows the game to run on systems with limited RAM, as demonstrated by tests showing sustained SSD streaming speeds of up to 3.7 GB/s. The game also supports DirectStorage, further enhancing its ability to utilize fast storage. AI

IMPACT This game's technical implementation showcases how advanced storage can optimize resource usage, potentially influencing future game development and hardware requirements.

RANK_REASON Article details technical implementation of a game feature, not a new product or research.

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Gears of War: E-Day uses SSDs to save RAM and boost performance

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Dan Mateescu ·

    We tested the RAM-saving storage tech in Gears of War: E-Day

    Today we’re focusing on a less-discussed technology that plays an equally important role in bringing this visually rich, densely detailed world to systems with more limited hardware resources: storage technology designed to reduce RAM usage.

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